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KM56 ABV

2006 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,474 mi
Last recorded208,474 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Cerato57,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 ABV
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 208,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexi join deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 204,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front wipers poor

power steering fluid leak from top up area cap

Fail 10 Oct 2016 204,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front wipers poor

power steering fluid leak from top up area cap

Pass 21 Oct 2015 199,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 199,209 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 192,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 172,073 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 172,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 147,505 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 16 Oct 2012 147,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 14 Oct 2011 126,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,546 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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KM56 ABV is a 2006 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 57,955 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM56 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM56 ABV registered?

KM56 ABV is a 2006 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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